Gamma rays: propagation and detection
Abstract
Gamma rays constitute a privileged point of view for the study of the extreme Universe. Unlike charged cosmic rays, which are thought to have a common origin, gamma rays are not deflected by galactic and intergalactic magnetic fields. This offers the opportunity to unveil the most powerful particle accelerators, still largely unknown, once modifications in the gamma-ray flux, arrival time, and angular distribution due to propagation effects are considered. Gamma ray telescopes include a large variety of instruments, both satellite-born and ground-based, which cover a broad energy range. These lecture notes provide an overview of the detection techniques for gamma-ray astronomy. A detailed description of the gamma-ray propagation effects in the galactic and extragalactic scenarios is also provided.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2211.17021,
title = {Gamma rays: propagation and detection},
author = {Elisa Prandini and Konstantinos Dialektopoulos and Jelena Strišković},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2211.17021},
year = {2023}
}
Comments
Lecture notes from the Corfu Summer Institute 2021 "School and Workshops on Elementary Particle Physics and Gravity'', 29 August - 9 October 2021, Corfu, Greece. Published version